Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:36 AM AWST
22/07/2026 3:36 AM AWST
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Analyse information for situational value
Analyse information for situational value
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFIN017
DEFIN017
State Code
AVV46
AVV46
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to organise and perform the rapid analysis of information in order to determine situational value. The unit also covers intuitive reporting of information and the maintenance of data repositories. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Organise information for analysis
- 1.1 Objectives of analysis are clearly defined and are consistent with standard procedures.
- 1.2 Information or data is collated and prepared in a format suitable for analysis in accordance with standard procedures.
2. Analyse and interpret information
- 2.1 Reliable and suitable methods of information analysis are selected.
- 2.2 Information or data is examined, compared and evaluated for content and situational value.
- 2.3 Rational assessments are made, that are justified and supported by evidence.
- 2.4 Analysed information or data is recorded in accordance with standard procedures.
3. Report outcomes
- 3.1 Assessments are reported to relevant personnel in accordance with standard procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Objectives of analysis may include:
determining facts
identifying and/or confirming of situational trends
providing forewarning of likely opportunities for advantage
providing timely assessment of likely outcomes
providing warning of imminent threat
reporting situational information
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
workplace health and safety regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government by laws
relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
written and verbal orders
Information or data may be:
audio recordings
decrypted information
financial information
intercepted information
metadata
processed information
published information
reference material
re-formatted information
verbal communication
Methods of information analysis may include:
association matrices
collaborative analysis
critical analysis
historical analysis
link analysis
qualitative analysis
quantitative analysis
trend analysis
Assessments may include:
appraisal
consideration
estimation
evaluation
facts
judgement
measurement
opinion
review
Reported may include:
verbal briefs
written briefs
verbal organisational specific reports
written organisational specific reports
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
customers
operators
supervisors or line managers
users
Objectives of analysis may include:
determining facts
identifying and/or confirming of situational trends
providing forewarning of likely opportunities for advantage
providing timely assessment of likely outcomes
providing warning of imminent threat
reporting situational information
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
workplace health and safety regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government by laws
relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
written and verbal orders
Information or data may be:
audio recordings
decrypted information
financial information
intercepted information
metadata
processed information
published information
reference material
re-formatted information
verbal communication
Methods of information analysis may include:
association matrices
collaborative analysis
critical analysis
historical analysis
link analysis
qualitative analysis
quantitative analysis
trend analysis
Assessments may include:
appraisal
consideration
estimation
evaluation
facts
judgement
measurement
opinion
review
Reported may include:
verbal briefs
written briefs
verbal organisational specific reports
written organisational specific reports
Relevant personnel may include:
colleagues
customers
operators
supervisors or line managers
users
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated during a series of situations differing in terms of complexity, urgency and outcome to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of workplace scenarios.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
office equipment and resources
electronic information / record management systems
information or data for analysis
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:
the underpinning knowledge and skills
relevant legislation and workplace procedures
other relevant aspects of the range statement
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated during a series of situations differing in terms of complexity, urgency and outcome to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of workplace scenarios.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
computer and relevant software
office equipment and resources
electronic information / record management systems
information or data for analysis
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
PSPGOV406B Gather and analyse information
PUADEFIN001A Process information into intelligence
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BBB86 | DEFINT017 | Analyse information for situational value | Unit of competency |
